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Jun 29, 2017

One of my colleague referred Veena Vidyasagar. She is a very practical doctor. Veena Vidyasagar doesn't just randomly prescribes medicines, but first properly diagnoses the problem. I was diagnosed with polycystic ovary synDrome. They took very nice care of me, i never felt that I am in a Apollo Clinic Indiranagar. The interior of the Apollo Clinic Indiranagar was no nicely done, it was so clean. I had lost hope, but the polycystic ovary synDrome treatment given by Veena Vidyasagar has helped me regain my confidence. Thanks to the expert care and guidance, I feel much better than before.

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Jun 22, 2017

Someone from the office, referred us that Veena Vidyasagar. Thanks to herthat the delay periods treatment she gave me has given brilliant results. The guidance Veena Vidyasagar gave me has helped me immensely with my situation. Even in case of long queues, the staff at Apollo Clinic Indiranagar was managing people in a very positive manner. She is very talented and seasoned doctor. Due to my delay periods i was feeling very depressed and had no hope.

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Jul 9, 2017

I thought it was something very normal, but then I realised the no periods issue is something else. My previous experiences were not so good, but Dr Vidyasagar has completely changed my opinion as she is very helpful and humble. The overall atmosphere in the Apollo Clinic in Indiranagar is very soothing. I was quite depressed due to my condition, but my she guided me to change my attitude.

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Jul 20, 2017

I read about Dr Vidyasagar on one of the social media platform. She is so pleasant to talk to and always ready to answer your doubts. With great ease Veena Vidyasagar explained us the problem and how the infertility treatment will be carried out. The Apollo Clinic is designed in such a manner that all requirements of patients are taken care of.

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Apr 14, 2017

With the help of Dr Veena's treatment for trying to conceive I am feeling so great. During the complete treatment program she always supported and motivated me. Her guidance has helped me immensely with my situation. She is so nice that they even at odd hours one can call her in case of emergency.

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Aug 13, 2017

It was a bad case of irregular periods. With the help of her treatment for irregular periods I am feeling so great. My boss referred me Dr Veena . I have consulted so many doctors , but no one was able to solve my problem of irregular periods. On the very first day she identified my problem.

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Jun 8, 2017

I visited dr Veena Vidyasagar at Apollo Clinic Indiranagar in bangalore for my abortion. She did it very nicely and help me recover fast and now I feel very good mentally and physically both.

Dear Magesh,
Though there is no contraindication for intercourse if there are no complications in the ongoing pregnancy. However, the act should not inconvenience you and/or your wife. So, it is better to avoid it in case there is difficulty.

Dear Lybrate user,
Ipill is an emergency contraceptive and should be used as an emergency only. Repeated intake is not advisable.
Coming to your question, usually ipill is meant to be used for one act. At times, it acts. The chances that it will not act is more.

The amount of emotional upheaval that periods or no periods (for that matter) can cause is something that every woman is aware of. It is normal to miss your period for different reasons occasionally, but is a concern if this absence persists over long period of time. Although most people are quick to consider pregnancy while dealing with various reasons for missed periods, there are a number of other possibilities as well. They also should be considered in order to take effective precautions and seek proper medical care:

1. Weight:

Body weight is responsible for affecting hypothalamus and this may, in turn upset menstrual cycle. BMI level under 18-19 may result in menstrual irregularities since enough estrogen is not created. This is also why underweight women, who suffer from bulimia or anorexia, tend to miss their periods frequently. On the other hand, overweight women may stop ovulating due to increase in the production of estrogen and have infrequent periods. Therefore, it is essential that the body weight is regulated.

2. Stress:

Any type of physical or emotional stress is bound to affect your menstrual cycle. This is because, the production of stress hormones in the body increases. Their elevated levels may impair functioning of the reproductive system. Under stressful situations, the body employs its amino acids to assist neurotransmitters to produce stress hormones over sex hormones. As a consequence, the chances of missing your periods increase.

3. Excessive Physical Exercise:

While regular workout is advisable for battling a sedentary lifestyle, overdoing it might cause your body to produce less estrogen and delay your periods. Women, who are into athletics and gymnastics, are more likely to suffer from amenorrhoea. In fact, other aspects of over-exercising, like sleeping less, fasting, and infections also contribute to such irregularities.

4. Breast Feeding:

Prolactin is the hormone that aids in milk production and may also repress ovulation for a while. Many breastfeeding moms may not get their periods for a month or more as a result. But this doesn't do away with your chances of getting pregnant.

5. Food Allergies:

Celiac disease or untreated gluten allergy can directly affect hormone production. They are directly related to your gut health and your adrenal glands. That’s why; they can influence sex hormone production. If you wish to discuss about any specific problem, you can consult a Gynaecologist.

Dear Lybrate user,
It is not possible to infer about the cyst without examination. However, usually these type of cysts do not cause any adverse effect on the body.
It is best for the examining Gynaecologist to decide about further course of action.

Chances of another ectopic pregnancy are high in your case. IVF would entail high cost. Though chances of conception with latter are there, there is no guarantee. Then, the remaining tube will also have to be blocked permanently.

Urinary tract infection is a widespread disorder that most of the human beings face, especially in later stages of their lives. Women who are sexually active are more prone for this infection.

The symptoms that are identified with urinary tract infection are frequent urination, pain and burning sensation at the time of passing urine. In certain cases, women even experience leaking of urine while sleeping. It is advised not to take this condition casually as it can lead to further complications. Medications need to be taken to reduce the discomfort and treat the infection.

Causes and predisposing factors of Urinary Infection:

Chances of urinary tract infection are more if a person has sex with many partners.

In postmenopausal women, incidence of urinary tract infection is more due to depletion of certain hormones.

Women should not hold back the urge for urinating frequently, as it makes one prone to infection.

Management of Urinary Tract Infection:

There are simple and helpful home remedies that can supplement management of urinary tract infection: The latter alone are not enough. You have to consult Doctor for proper treatment of this condition. Certain supportive measures that one can take in cases of urinary tract infection are as follows:

It is very necessary to drink enough water, as it would help flush the bacteria from the bladder that cause the infection. It is advisable to drink at least 80 ounces of water on a daily basis.

Spicy foods and bladder irritants like caffeine, carbonated drinks and artificial sweeteners should preferably be cut off from the diet.

Include healthy foods in your diet that are high on fibre and helpful in digestive health of your body.

It is advisable to adopt healthier habits and quit smoking. One should wear loose clothing and make use of personal hygiene products that are free from any fragrance.

At times, there is burning, pressure, and pain around pubic area in cases of urinary tract infection. Applying a heating pad helps soothe the area. If you wish to discuss about any specific problem, you can consult a gynaecologist.

Dear Lybrate user,
Proper answer to your query can be given only after examination. It is rare for hymen to be tough. Mostly, it is psychological barrier which is responsible. One doctor has already examined. If the hymen is actually tough, Hymenotomy is the answer. Medicines will not help. You can obtain second opinion if you are doubtful. The surgery is a simple one done under anesthesia.
Since the act has not been successful so far, gradually the interest wanes off.

Dear Lybrate user,
It is not clear from your description regarding medicines you are taking. In case you are taking some contraceptive pills for (21 days in a month) then additional intake of pills is not required. Otherwise, one has to take. However, those pills may have interaction with medicines you are taking now.

Dear Lybrate user,
She needs to be natural. No need of too much restriction. Let her have whatever she likes; the food should be balanced healthy one. One should take small frequent feeds. No fasting. No large meal at a time.

Dear Lybrate user,
Do Urine pregnancy test to rule out pregnancy first. If negative, repeat the same after few days if the period doesn't come. If stomach ache is in the lower part and/ or severe, consult Gynaecologist.

When tissues that usually grow inside the uterus, start growing outside the organ, it is called endometriosis. Painful periods, pain during sex, pain while urinating or bowel movements, extreme bleeding, fatigue, infertility, diarrhea, bloating and nausea are some of the symptoms of endometriosis.

Treating endometriosis usually depends on the following factors

Age

Severity of symptoms

Severity of the disease

Future plans for children

Depending on these the doctor might opt for any of the following treatments

Medication for Pain: If the symptoms are mild, then the doctor will prescribe some pain killers like Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.

Hormone Therapy: Hormone therapy is effective, but once you stop them, your symptoms may come back. Some of the hormone therapies include:

Hormonal Contraceptives:Birth control pills, vaginal rings and patches are useful in controlling the hormones that are responsible for tissue build-up outside the uterine cavity.

Medroxyprogesterone: This drug stops menstruation, which in turn stops the tissue build-up and put an end to all the symptoms. But on the other hand, gaining weight, low bone production and depression are some of the common effects of this drug.

Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (Gn-RH) antagonists and agonists: Hormones that stimulate ovaries are blocked by these. They bring down oestrogen levels and hence prevent menstruation.

Danazol: This drug prevents menstruation and symptoms of endometriosis by blocking the hormones that stimulate the ovaries. However, Danazol may not be a favourable option because of its side effects. The drug should be avoided during pregnancy.

Conservative Surgery: If you are trying to get pregnant, but you already suffer from endometriosis, then removing endometriosis surgically is a viable solution. Your uterus and ovaries will be preserved, which might increase your chances of becoming pregnant. Even suffering from severe pain might find relief from conservative surgery.

Hysterectomy: In extreme cases, the only way to deal with the symptoms is to completely remove the uterus, ovaries and cervix. Since a hysterectomy means you cannot have children, it is kept as the last option for women in their reproductive age. If you wish to discuss about any specific problem, you can consult a gynaecologist.

Miscarriage is the early loss of foetus within 20 weeks of pregnancy. It is also known as ‘spontaneous abortion’. According to research, about 8-20% of the pregnancies end in miscarriage. Out of the total number of miscarriages, 80% of them end within 12 weeks of pregnancy.

Types of Miscarriages and their Symptoms

Threatened Miscarriage – As the term suggests, in this condition the process of miscarriage might have begun. This is the initial stage of the process. In threatened miscarriage, there is slight bleeding accompanied by cramps and pain in the lower back, which is usually mild. The cervix (the lower part of the uterus) remains closed.

Inevitable and Incomplete Miscarriage – In these conditions, there is bleeding along with an open cervix. When there is dilatation and thinning of the cervix, miscarriage is inevitable. In incomplete miscarriage, part of the tissue comes out and a part remains inside the uterus. In inevitable and incomplete abortions, the bleeding and cramps are more severe.

Complete Miscarriage – Complete miscarriage is when the embryo has completely emptied from the uterus. The pain and bleeding reduce once the foetus is expelled. This can be confirmed through ultrasound.

Missed Miscarriage – In Missed miscarriage, there is no sign of the life of the embryo and there is no expulsion of the embryo. It can be detected from the absence of heartbeat of the embryo found on ultrasound.

Recurrent Miscarriage – It happens when there are two or three miscarriages one after the other. It affects about 1% of the pregnancies.

Risk Factors

Increased maternal age i.e., women above 35 years.

Excess or insufficient chromosome in embryo.

Placenta is the organ which links mother and the baby for blood supply. Problem in the development of placenta can cause miscarriage.

Weakened cervix, which is the result of previous injury or surgery, can also result in miscarriage.

What are the symptoms of a miscarriage?

Bleeding or spotting can be one of the symptoms of miscarriage. It should be kept in mind that not all pregnant women who suffer from spotting or bleeding, end in miscarriage.

Lower backache starts before or right after bleeding, which can be persistent or you could have cramps which may be mild or sharp and can feel like more of pelvic pressure.

Missed miscarriages are detected through ultrasound when the doctor finds that there is no heartbeat of the embryo or when the uterus is not growing.

What are the treatment options in miscarriage?

Medical – In most of the cases, there are no specific drugs to stop a miscarriage from occurring. In some cases, certain hormonal preparations help. There is no point in prescribing medicines for prevention of miscarriage if there is heavy bleeding.

Surgery – Dilatation and evacuation (D&E) is a simple operation which is done under general/local anaesthesia. In this operation, the cervical canal is dilated and contents present in the uterus are evacuated. There is no cutting involved as it happens through the vagina. The process needs only five to ten minutes, but the patient has to stay in the hospital for about 3-4 hours.

This process is opted when:

There is heavy bleeding.

The patient suffers from missed miscarriage.

What can you do to prevent miscarriage?

Nothing much can be done to prevent miscarriage in most of the cases. However, following supportive measures may help:

There should not be overexertion during pregnancy. Moderate amount of physical activity is permissible.

One should have a well-balanced diet. Studies have shown that a diet loaded with fruits and veggies helps in overall well-being during pregnancy. One should limit the consumption of caffeine.

Dear Lybrate user,
Your description of complaints is not clear. You seem to be drinking plenty of plain water only. It is better to consult Obstetrician in your case, explain the symptoms and get examined.

Dear Lybrate user,
Wait for the next USG report. It is likely to show whether ovulation has occurred or not. Then, there may be chances of pregnancy. However, occurrence of ovulation doesn't guarantee pregnancy.

Dear Lybrate user,
If you are getting menstruation regularly on 8th of every month, your date of ovulation would be 24 or 25th of previous month. There are some ovulation kits are also available which are helpful in tracking ovulation. Usually, the manual calculation suffices in regular periods.
Normal Thyroid levels are required for ovulation and conception.

When tissues that usually grow inside the uterus, start growing outside the organ, it is called endometriosis. Painful periods, pain during sex, pain while urinating or bowel movements, extreme bleeding, fatigue, infertility, diarrhea, bloating and nausea are some of the symptoms of endometriosis.

Treating endometriosis usually depends on the following factors

Age

Severity of symptoms

Severity of the disease

Future plans for children

Depending on these the doctor might opt for any of the following treatments

Medication for Pain: If the symptoms are mild, then the doctor will prescribe some pain killers like Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.

Hormone Therapy: Hormone therapy is effective, but once you stop them, your symptoms may come back. Some of the hormone therapies include:

Hormonal Contraceptives:Birth control pills, vaginal rings and patches are useful in controlling the hormones that are responsible for tissue build-up outside the uterine cavity.

Medroxyprogesterone: This drug stops menstruation, which in turn stops the tissue build-up and put an end to all the symptoms. But on the other hand, gaining weight, low bone production and depression are some of the common effects of this drug.

Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (Gn-RH) antagonists and agonists: Hormones that stimulate ovaries are blocked by these. They bring down oestrogen levels and hence prevent menstruation.

Danazol: This drug prevents menstruation and symptoms of endometriosis by blocking the hormones that stimulate the ovaries. However, Danazol may not be a favourable option because of its side effects. The drug should be avoided during pregnancy.

Conservative Surgery: If you are trying to get pregnant, but you already suffer from endometriosis, then removing endometriosis surgically is a viable solution. Your uterus and ovaries will be preserved, which might increase your chances of becoming pregnant. Even suffering from severe pain might find relief from conservative surgery.

Hysterectomy: In extreme cases, the only way to deal with the symptoms is to completely remove the uterus, ovaries and cervix. Since a hysterectomy means you cannot have children, it is kept as the last option for women in their reproductive age. If you wish to discuss about any specific problem, you can consult a gynaecologist.